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The Celtic FC Miscellany

Author : David W Potter

Publisher : The History Press

Page : 186 pages

File Size : 50,60 MB

Release : 2011-09-01

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 0752490591

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Book Description

Celtic is an unusual football club, inspiring strong feelings in almost everyone. It is of course virtually impossible to chronicle all that has happened in the history of the club, but this little gem draws together some of the most interesting, quirky and downright odd events that have taken place over their long and auspicious existence. Packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend, the reader will delve deep to find out all about the events and people who have shaped the club into what it is today. Featured here are a plethora of stories on this charismatic football club ranging from how the club was formed, to little-known facts about players and managers. Here you will find player feats, individual records and plenty of amusing quotes. Rivalry with Rangers, favourite managers and cult heroes from yesteryear – a book no true Celtic fan should be without.



The Victorian Football Miscellany

Author : Paul Brown

Publisher : Superelastic

Page : 182 pages

File Size : 33,10 MB

Release : 2013-05-29

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 0956227058

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The Victorian Football Miscellany is a quirky and fascinating collection of trivia, facts and anecdotes from football’s earliest years. Delve into an absorbing world of ox-bladder balls, baggy-kneed knickerbockers and outstanding moustaches, and read remarkable tales of the first ever cup final, the invention of the shinpad, the evolution of dribbling, the first own goal and a seemingly-invincible penalty-taking elephant. Other entries cover the foundation of the Football Association, the development of the Laws of the Game and the origins of football’s most popular clubs. Packed with stories, profiles and lists, this is an indispensable guide to the colourful and unusual world of 19th century football.



Firsts, Lasts & Onlys of Football

Author : Paul Donnelley

Publisher : Hamlyn

Page : 149 pages

File Size : 43,43 MB

Release : 2010-10-04

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 0600622541

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Mister Donnelley's compendium of tantalising tales brings you a multitude of intriguing and amusing stories - from the midfielder murdered by a secret police force to a crazed chairman trying to raze to the ground his club's main stand. Marvel at this fascinating exhibition of Firsts, Lasts and Onlys from the illustrious history of this extraordinary game, and encounter remarkable characters, such as: The first footballer to score for both sides in an FA Cup Final. The only Cabinet Minister to play football for his country. The hapless physio knocked out by his own 'magic sponge'.Delve into the pages of this captivating tome and discover the most amazing football miscellany since records began!



Burnley FC Miscellany

Author : David Clayton

Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited

Page : 90 pages

File Size : 38,38 MB

Release : 2014-08-15

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 144564245X

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Book Description

Everything you ever needed to know about Burnley.



Middlesbrough FC Miscellany

Author : Tony Matthews

Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited

Page : 112 pages

File Size : 28,49 MB

Release : 2014-07-15

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1445641682

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Book Description

Everything you ever needed to know about The Boro.



The Hibernian FC Miscellany

Author : Bobby Sinnett

Publisher : The History Press

Page : 214 pages

File Size : 35,88 MB

Release : 2012-09-03

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 0752490796

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A book on the club like no other, The Hibernian FC Miscellany is packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legends. From a European Cup semi-final to the Famous Five, from beating Barcelona and Real Madrid to losing to Stranraer and Edinburgh City, it's all here. Can you really afford not to own a copy? Did You Know? There have been four Willie Millers to don the famous green and white jersey for Hibs. Hibs legend Eddie Turnbull only received his Scotland cap when he was 82 years old. In 1887, Hibernian were officially the Champions of the World having beaten Preston North End 2–1 at Easter Road. Hibernians 1950s defender Roy Erskine is Tennis star Andy Murray's grandfather.



Never Mind the Hoops

Author : David Potter

Publisher : The History Press

Page : 137 pages

File Size : 37,29 MB

Release : 2014-07-01

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 0750957468

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Book Description

This is the ultimate quiz book on Celtic FC. Informative and fun, this is the perfect companion for those long car journeys to Inverness or Aberdeen or nights down the local. An ideal gift for Hoops fans of all ages, here’s the chance to prove how much you really know about your beloved team! Who scored Celtic’s first ever goal? Which players were nicknamed ‘The Brush’, ‘Happy Feet’ and the ‘Flying Flea’? From formation and early days to favourite managers and cult heroes, get your Celtic thinking caps on – it’s quiz time!



Never Mind the Tartan Army

Author : David W Potter

Publisher : The History Press

Page : 138 pages

File Size : 17,73 MB

Release : 2015-03-02

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 0750963441

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Here is the ultimate quiz book on Scotland's national team. Informative and fun, this is the perfect companion for those long car journeys to Inverness or Aberdeen, or for nights down the local. An ideal gift for Tartan fans of all ages, here's the chance to test fellow supporters on World Cups, famous games against England, favourite managers and cult heroes, including R.S. McColl, Jimmy Quinn, Jimmy McGrory and Kenny Dalglish. Cryptic to convivial, get your Tartan thinking caps on – it's quiz time!



The Millwall FC Miscellany

Author : David Sullivan

Publisher : The History Press

Page : 111 pages

File Size : 43,67 MB

Release : 2017-03-17

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 0750983884

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Millwall FC, founded in Victorian times, have a tremendous history to delve into. This book will provide you with all you want to know about the Lions, and some stuff you don't... The Millwall Miscellany is a book on the Lions like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legends. Featured here are loads of stories about the club from 1885 to the present day. Here you will find player feats, individual records and plenty of weird and wonderful tales, quotes ranging from the profound to the downright bizarre and cult heroes from yesteryear – a book no true Millwall fan should be without.



The Fulham FC Miscellany

Author : Alex White

Publisher : The History Press

Page : 210 pages

File Size : 30,57 MB

Release : 2012-08-01

Category : Games & Activities

ISBN : 0752490575

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Packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend, The Fulham FC Miscellany is the ultimate book of trivia on the Lilliewhites and is a treasure trove of information that you can dip in and out of at your leisure. It will make you smile, laugh out loud, sigh and reflect on the good times and the bad. Written by lifelong fan Alex White, this is a book no self-respecting Fulham fan should be without.